On: February 3, 2025     By: David Noah

No, You Probably Don't Need an Export License, But...

Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.

On: January 29, 2025     By: David Noah

The Export Shipping Documentation Process

There are a number of important steps that you must be follow to successfully complete an export transaction. We outline eight of those steps, along with the export documents you need to prepare to go along with each step—so you can successfully ship your goods and get paid on time.

On: January 13, 2025     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: January 2025 [Video]

Catch up on the latest trade news in the January edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover BIS tightening export controls on semiconductor equipment, updates to the Boycott Requester List, and changes to AES filing requirements for 2025. Plus, learn about new Section 321 value warnings and the USTR’s investigation into Nicaragua’s labor practices. We also break down Phase VII of the Lacey Act enforcement and Mexico’s new apparel import ban under IMMEX. Watch now to see how these updates could impact your business!

On: January 8, 2025     By: David Noah

When Can You Throw Away Your Export Documents?

Most export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years, but recent changes have bumped that requirement to 10 years in some situations. Learn how the updated rules affect document retention timelines, when the retention period starts and which export documents you must save.

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